3.6 Main Verbs and Helping Verbs

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

I am watching television.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

George has learned about cheese.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

Many adults walk their dogs at night.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

Did you act in the play last Christmas?

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

The girls are eating pizza after practice.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

We were working in the gym last night.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

David is planning a party.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

The baby watched the cat chase another cat.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

Many teachers have used their own money for projects.

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past

Identify the main verb in each sentence.

Does the man see his shadow?

• base

• present participle

• past participle

• past